In range for Michigan travel rolesMichigan travel postings that state pay run $1,750/week to $2,900/week, the middle half $1,940/week to $2,510/week, across 76 postings.
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/CVU position requiring MI licensure and at least 1 year of stepdown and cardiac experience.
Details
Work in a 28-bed CVU-Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit caring for general and vascular surgery, bariatric, plastic surgery, trauma, and stroke patients
Also cares for cardiology patients requiring procedures such as PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers
Unit discharges open heart surgery patients approximately 18-24 hours post-op
Supports patients with congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies
Day shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Every other weekend required
On-call responsibilities possible
Float to similar units required
Requirements
Active MI RN license required (compact license not accepted)
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
Minimum 1 year of Stepdown experience required
Proficiency in cardiac care required
EKG comfortability required
Skills checklist completed within one year of application required
MI license verification (LARA and Nursys) required
Additional Information
Provide patient-centered nursing care focused on safety and quality outcomes using clinical judgment to assess and treat patient health conditions
Work within an Interdisciplinary Care Team using clinical pathways and patient education to guide care
Unit has an active Unit Based Council promoting shared governance and teamwork
New team members receive orientation and support as they develop professional nursing practice
Unit has received a Silver level Beacon Award and AACN redesign recognition, and the hospital has been named a Top 50 Heart Hospital in the U. S.
Strict attendance policy in place: absence or tardiness of more than 20 minutes on 3 scheduled shifts results in immediate termination, with exceptions reviewed for documented communicable disease or hospitalization
No more than 5 days of requested time off allowed during the assignment
Full-time McLaren employees are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment
Candidates residing within a 35 mile radius of the facility are considered local travelers
Neighborhoods+Residential life in Petoskey centers around walkable downtown neighborhoods near the historic Gaslight Shopping District, known for its Victorian-era architecture and proximity to local parks. More quiet, established single-family subdivisions sit along Morgan Street and Franklin Estates, while high-end residential and master-planned waterfront living is concentrated just west in Bay Harbor. Healthcare professionals and local workers also frequently settle in neighboring communities across Little Traverse Bay or inland—such as Harbor Springs, Boyne City, and Alanson—commuting into town via US-31 and US-131.
Residential life in Petoskey centers around walkable downtown neighborhoods near the historic Gaslight Shopping District, known for its Victorian-era architecture and proximity to local parks. More quiet, established single-family subdivisions sit along Morgan Street and Franklin Estates, while high-end residential and master-planned waterfront living is concentrated just west in Bay Harbor.
Healthcare professionals and local workers also frequently settle in neighboring communities across Little Traverse Bay or inland—such as Harbor Springs, Boyne City, and Alanson—commuting into town via US-31 and US-131.
Getting around+Petoskey is overwhelmingly car-dependent, with virtually no fixed-route public transit options for shift workers commuting to McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. US-31 and US-131 serve as the city's primary vehicular arteries, making winter driving skills essential when lake-effect conditions hit. While local drives are typically under ten minutes in the quiet winter off-season, summer resort traffic creates severe bottlenecks that can triple drive times across town, and downtown parking requires navigating strict meter enforcement.
Petoskey is overwhelmingly car-dependent, with virtually no fixed-route public transit options for shift workers commuting to McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital. US-31 and US-131 serve as the city's primary vehicular arteries, making winter driving skills essential when lake-effect conditions hit.
While local drives are typically under ten minutes in the quiet winter off-season, summer resort traffic creates severe bottlenecks that can triple drive times across town, and downtown parking requires navigating strict meter enforcement.
Outdoors+Recreational life revolves around Little Traverse Bay, where Petoskey State Park and Magnus City Park Beach offer shoreline walks, swimming, and hunting for fossilized Petoskey stones. Cyclists and walkers utilize the paved Little Traverse Wheelway, a regional trail extending approximately 40 miles between Charlevoix and Harbor Springs, alongside woodland footpaths along the Bear River. Winter brings quick access to skiing at Nub's Nob roughly 12 miles away, with Boyne Mountain to the south and local trails providing snowshoeing and ice skating through the cold months.
Recreational life revolves around Little Traverse Bay, where Petoskey State Park and Magnus City Park Beach offer shoreline walks, swimming, and hunting for fossilized Petoskey stones. Cyclists and walkers utilize the paved Little Traverse Wheelway, a regional trail extending approximately 40 miles between Charlevoix and Harbor Springs, alongside woodland footpaths along the Bear River.
Winter brings quick access to skiing at Nub's Nob roughly 12 miles away, with Boyne Mountain to the south and local trails providing snowshoeing and ice skating through the cold months.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Petoskey
Perched on the southern shore of Little Traverse Bay, Petoskey offers relocating healthcare professionals a picturesque northern Michigan lifestyle defined by clear freshwater, Victorian architecture, and outdoor recreation. The city serves as a major regional healthcare anchor centered around McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital, allowing nurses to work in a prominent clinical setting while enjoying a scenic resort atmosphere. Off-shift hours can be spent browsing the historic Gaslight Shopping District, grabbing a bite at City Park Grill, cycling the 40-mile Little Traverse Wheelway, or skiing nearby slopes at Nub's Nob and Boyne Mountain. However, living here year-round requires navigating serious practical tradeoffs. Winters are long and persistently cold with temperatures hovering in the teens and twenties, while summer brings heavy tourist congestion that strains local roads and dining. The local housing inventory is notoriously tight, making it difficult to secure apartments or modest single-family homes near town and forcing many nurses to commute along US-31 or US-131 from communities like Boyne City and Harbor Springs. For those who embrace cold weather and prioritize natural beauty, Petoskey delivers an enviable lakefront lifestyle.
